The Battle of Hastings (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Battle of Hastings date
Battle of Hastings date
14 October 1066
Battle of Hastings duration
Battle of Hastings duration
8 hours (exceptionally long for medieval battle)
Where Normans landed 28 Sept 1066
Where Normans landed 28 Sept 1066
Pevensey on English coast
Distance Harold marched in 12 days
Distance Harold marched in 12 days
Over 250 miles from Yorkshire to Sussex
English defensive formation at Hastings
English defensive formation at Hastings
Shield wall on ridge at top of hill
Housecarls
Housecarls
Elite trained soldiers, bodyguards to lords, formed backbone of Anglo-Saxon armies
Weapon used by English housecarls
Weapon used by English housecarls
Two-handed axes
Turning point of Battle of Hastings
Turning point of Battle of Hastings
Feigned retreat broke English shield wall formation
How William proved he was alive in battle
How William proved he was alive in battle
Removed his helmet to show his face
Harold's fate at Hastings
Harold's fate at Hastings
Killed in final stand with his brothers
Names of Harold's brothers killed at Hastings
Names of Harold's brothers killed at Hastings
Gyrth and Leofwine
Norman knights
Norman knights
Heavily armoured mounted warriors
English fyrds
English fyrds
General militia - ordinary men called to military service
Who made up William's infantry?
Who made up William's infantry?
Normans & mercenaries recruited from across Europe
Outcome of Battle of Hastings
Outcome of Battle of Hastings
Established Norman rule under William the Conqueror